Rick Spreng national chair
of AU campaign

Ted Daniels Published: August 9, 2006 12:00 AM

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Ashland resident Rick Spreng has been named national chairman for the 2006-07 Ashland University Annual Fund Campaign.A 1970 AU graduate, Spreng is owner/president of Spreng-Smith Agency Inc., an independent insurance agency in Ashland.The AU Annual Fund provides scholarships and financial aid for students, enhances programs and facilities, improves library acquisitions and supports faculty development.As national chairman, Spreng will represent the Annual Fund at alumni programs throughout the year. "I owe so much to Ashland University," Spreng said. "Not only did I get a great education, I am living in the community of Ashland now. Ashland University is probably the cornerstone of the community where I have enjoyed a very blessed life.Spreng has continued to support AU, serving in the campaign for the new Schar College of Education building. He previously chaired alumni roundtables, served on the committee working on continuing accreditation for the university and has written letters to high school seniors who have been accepted to attend AU, welcoming them to the institution and Ashland community.Spreng has been an active member of the Ashland community, serving as past district chairman and past council vice president for the Boy Scouts of America; as a board member for Junior Achievement, Ashland Historical Society, Ashland City Schools Endowment Fund and Brethren Care of Ashland; as a member and past president of Ashland Rotary Club; as past president of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce; as past chairman and campaign chairman of the United Way of Ashland; as a lay leader of Trinity Lutheran Church; and as a board member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio.He and his wife, Kim, reside in rural Ashland.